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He spent the rest of his career as a ground-based air officer.He was promoted to commander in October 1944.…

Such a plan as this of getting out-door air she had never thought of."Won't it make the room too cold?" she said.…Cited from Mercy Philbrick's Choice, by Helen Hunt Jackson

With joy Dave saw the water overhead growing lighter and lighter.Then his face shot up into the life-giving air.Darrin took in a great gulp of it, then turned to make sure that the unconscious Page's mouth was above water.…Cited from Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis, by H. Irving Hancock

It is notable that high-resolution satellite photos on the Internet show large cities such as Bukavu, Butembo and Kikwit virtually devoid of traffic, compared to similar photos of towns in neighbouring countries.Air transport is the only effective means of moving between many places within the country.The Congolese government, the United Nations, aid organisations and large companies use air rather than ground transport to move personnel and freight.…

The show eventually left free-to-air television in Australia in the 1970s.It briefly returned to the Nine Network in a daytime slot during 1994-95.…

In the 1930s and early 1940s, dive bombing was the best method for attacking high-value compact targets, like bridges and ships, with accuracy.It was employed by most naval air forces and many land-based air forces as well.The Royal Navy, which had small aircraft carriers, combined the role of fighter and dive bomber.…

It is unknown if a second version of the show will be aired.The show pitted several young vocalists from various Latin-American countries against each other.…

The Lockheed AC-130 gunship (a converted transport) can carry a 105mm howitzer as well as a variety of autocannons ranging up to 40mm.Both are used in the close air support role.…

The episode aired five days after his death and was dedicated to his memory.

In a hot summer day, the air will hold far more moisture than in cool days.In summer, out-door air rarely holds less than half its volume of water.In 1838, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New-Haven, Connecticut, at seventy degrees, Fahrenheit, the air held eighty per cent of moisture.…Cited from American Woman's Home, by C.Beecher & H.B.Stowe#3

After achieving independence from France in 1960, Ivory Coast maintained strong links with France through bilateral defence agreements.French training and operating techniques has been used since the establishment of the air force.…

On 18 December 1993, as part of the Arena Radio Night, BBC Radio 4 and BBC 2 collaborated on a simultaneous broadcast so the shipping forecast - read that night by Laurie Macmillan - could be seen as well as heard.To date, it is the only time that it is has aired on television.In addition a limited shipping forecast was included as part of former ITV companies for South West England, Westward Television and latterly Television South West closing down routines until the late 1980s.…

The song was written and composed for the show's performance by another breast cancer survivor, figure skater Dorothy Hamill.The song was released as a digital single after the show aired.Newton-John was featured in UniGlobe Entertainment's breast cancer docu-drama, 1 a Minute, released in October 2010.…

Its supposed fundamental importance to life can be seen in words such as aspire, inspire, perspire and spirit, all derived from the Latin spirare.Air is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science.According to Plato, it is associated with the octahedron; air is considered to be both hot and wet.…

The Cypriot National Guard is the main military institution of the Republic of Cyprus.It is a combined arms force, with land, air and naval elements.The National Guard is a required 24-month service for all men upon completing their 17th birthday.…

Some air shows are held as a business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers.Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities.Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as a public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military.…

It was reported that the show will focus on the creation and development of an all-gay boy band.To date no such project has been developed or aired.In 2008, Bass co-produced The Grand, and Bass's company is reported to be developing a music docudrama about the life of rock bands on tour.…

On Friday 5 May 2011, Analog television transmissions ceased in most areas of regional Victoria and some border regions including Ballarat and surrounding areas.All local free-to-air television services are now broadcasting in digital transmission only.…

Air is not one of the traditional five Chinese classical elements.Nevertheless, the ancient Chinese concept of Qi or chi is believed to be close to that of air.…

I walked in with a business-like air.Cited from Japhet, In Search Of A Father, by Frederick Marryat

Synonyms of
air

Meaning of
air

nounA mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of→
air pollution,
a smell of chemicals in the air,
open a window and let in some air,
I need some fresh air

nounThe region above the ground→
her hand stopped in mid air,
he threw the ball into the air

nounA distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing→
an air of mystery,
the house had a neglected air,
an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters,
the place had an aura of romance

nounOnce thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (empedocles)

nounMedium for radio and television broadcasting→
the program was on the air from 9 til midnight,
the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people

verbBe broadcast→
This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.

verbBroadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television→
We cannot air this X-rated song